USA Network announced today a 16-episode fifth season renewal of the hit original drama Suits. Currently airing its fourth season, Suits continues to be a top 10 summer scripted series in P18-49 (1.6 million), P25-54 (1.7 million), and total viewers, averaging nearly 4 million. The midseason finale is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20 at 9/8c.

"Suits continues to fire on all cylinders, delivering provocative storytelling and complex characters that viewers can't get enough of," said Chris McCumber, President of USA Network. "With some of the best writing on television, and a brilliant ensemble cast, we anticipate a spectacular fifth season for a series that has become a marquee property for USA."

As hinted by creator Noah Hawley, Fargo Season 2 will be set in 1979 and explore the story of Sioux Falls, based on the Cohen brothers' Fargo, Miller's Crossing and The Man Who Wasn't There.

A 33-year old version of Molly's dad, Lou Solverson (Keith Carradine), will be introduced. Recently back from fighting in the Vietnam War, the character finds himself embroiled in another battle. Said Hawley: "He thought he left the war behind, but he came back and here it is, it's domestic." source

Syfy has officially picked up Helix for a 13-episode second season to premiere Winter 2015.

Helix, Syfy's chilling scripted drama, has been renewed for a second season, it was announced today by Bill McGoldrick, EVP, Original Content, Syfy. The 13-episode second season will commence production later this year, with an eye towards a winter 2015 premiere.

Said McGoldrick, "Helix has built one of our most loyal and consistent audiences in its first season on Syfy. The incredibly talented writing and producing team have crafted a thriller that consistently delivered suspense, twists and high quality drama. We look forward to growing this passionate audience in what promises to be an even more memorable second season." source

TNT's Falling Skies has been renewed for a fifth and final season.
The network also gave a second-season order to freshman hit The Last Ship.
And also a fourth-season pickup for Major Crimes.

Falling Skies' final run will be for 10 episodes. TNT has ordered 13 episodes of Last Ship, an increase over its first-season order of 10 episodes. The network is also ordering 15 episodes of Major Crimes. Negotiations on a renewal of TNT's top drama Rizzoli & Isles are underway, with that pickup expected soon. No decision yet on TNT's other freshman drama, Murder in the First, which has not been as strong as Last Ship